{"id":35255,"date":"2022-12-10T22:34:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T22:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=35255"},"modified":"2023-06-08T23:55:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T23:55:01","slug":"the-best-prebuilt-gaming-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-prebuilt-gaming-pcs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We like to game with the best, so we compared the options with five key questions to guide us: Does it have high processing power? What is the graphics card? Can you upgrade the components? Is the price fair for the build quality? What types of games can it run? The winner emerged from Skytech, as their Shadow model boasts excellent hardware, such as an advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamerevolution.com\/reviews\/the-best-graphics-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graphics card<\/a> and processor. Better yet, it comes at a modest price. But if your budget can&#8217;t swing it, we suggest checking out the incredibly inexpensive Lenovo PC, as it can run a ton of awesome titles without costing an arm and a leg. Read on for more of our best gaming pc recommendations and reviews.<\/p>\n<h2>Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Desktop<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skytech-Shadow-Gaming-PC-Desktop\/dp\/B09QY2PXP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skytech-Shadow-Gaming-PC-Desktop\/dp\/B09QY2PXP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41zZlk5jVCL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skytech-Shadow-Gaming-PC-Desktop\/dp\/B09QY2PXP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Everything you need in one place<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This powerful computer has all the processing power for high-level gaming, and it comes at a great price.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skytech-Shadow-Gaming-PC-Desktop\/dp\/B09QY2PXP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Our top pick is this gaming PC from Skytech since it has everything you need to start gaming the latest games on high settings. It&#8217;s far from cheap, though the RTX 3050 graphics card and Intel i5 processor are worth every penny. With such spectacular hardware, you can easily run many popular titles on high settings, and the results are smooth as butter. Better yet, the 1TB hard drive is sold-state, meaning bootup and load times are wicked fast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent specs for the price<\/li>\n<li>Great aesthetics with cool LEDs<\/li>\n<li>Upgrading is basically foolproof, thanks to the easy-access side panel<\/li>\n<li>Flawless performance on high settings for tons of games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It only has 8GB of RAM, though this is easy and inexpensive to upgrade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Pavilion-Processor-Pre-Built-TG01-2022\/dp\/B09NF6S5PZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Pavilion-Processor-Pre-Built-TG01-2022\/dp\/B09NF6S5PZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31L4ZDn-2AL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Pavilion-Processor-Pre-Built-TG01-2022\/dp\/B09NF6S5PZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stomp the competition<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With a couple of upgrades to the RAM and storage devices, this PC can become a strong, competitive-ready beast of a machine.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Pavilion-Processor-Pre-Built-TG01-2022\/dp\/B09NF6S5PZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Compared to video game consoles, gaming PCs are typically quite expensive. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t score an awesome computer without shelling out a ton of dough. This mid-tier desktop computer comes with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and an AMD Radeon RX5500, two pieces of hardware that are respected for their low prices and high performances. Add to that the included 512GB SSD, and you can enjoy plenty of titles on medium-to-high graphics settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes keyboard and mouse<\/li>\n<li>Can run almost all games, though you may have to lower your graphics settings<\/li>\n<li>Comes with 8GB of RAM and room for upgrades<\/li>\n<li>Sleek and slim style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can run almost all games, though you may have to lower your graphics settings to boost performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lenovo Gaming PC Desktop Computer<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Gaming-Desktop-Computer-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0BN2C6BTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Gaming-Desktop-Computer-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0BN2C6BTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YNLmDf CL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Gaming-Desktop-Computer-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0BN2C6BTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Don't break the bank<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Super affordable and ready-to-go, this PC is our top choice for those shopping on a tight budget.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best On A Budget<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lenovo-Gaming-Desktop-Computer-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0BN2C6BTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We typically wouldn&#8217;t recommend gaming on anything this inexpensive, though the specs make up for the budget-friendly price point. Indeed, the GTX 1660 graphics card and insane 32GB of RAM can combine forces to run plenty of casual games smoothly and beautifully. Plus, it has both a 256GB SSD and a 3TB HDD, meaning you can save your games on the solid-state drive for fast bootup times and save your files to the hard disk drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The quality case has plenty of USB ports and even a disc drive<\/li>\n<li>The mouse and keyboard sport cool, programmable LED lights<\/li>\n<li>Best bargain on the market<\/li>\n<li>Easy to set up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The plastic components on the case, keyboard, and mouse feel kind of flimsy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Alienware Aurora R14 Liquid Cooled Gaming Desktop<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Aurora-Liquid-Cooled-Desktop\/dp\/B09NLDMKVR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Aurora-Liquid-Cooled-Desktop\/dp\/B09NLDMKVR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41S2Ov83M1L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Aurora-Liquid-Cooled-Desktop\/dp\/B09NLDMKVR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Invest in the best<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With cutting-edge hardware and a gamer-focused design, this computer will remain top-tier for many years to come.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Premium Pick<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Aurora-Liquid-Cooled-Desktop\/dp\/B09NLDMKVR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The specs on Alienware&#8217;s Aurora R14 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamerevolution.com\/reviews\/the-best-gaming-desktop-computers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gaming desktop<\/a> are almost too good to be true. Every aspect is at the top of the game; the Ryzen 9 5900 processor, 1TB SSD hard drive, RTX 3080 processor, and ample 32GB of RAM all serve to bring you a premium gaming experience. Seriously, we couldn&#8217;t find a video game that this computer doesn&#8217;t run smoothly. The price is undeniably high, and you&#8217;re going to want a high-quality monitor to take advantage of this beast&#8217;s graphical power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card has 10GB of onboard RAM<\/li>\n<li>Great choice for VR fans<\/li>\n<li>Gorgeous design and style<\/li>\n<li>Includes a 1TB SSD and a 2TB HDD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The HDD can be pretty noisy when running games, so we recommend saving your current games to the SSD for a quieter experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HP Victus 15L Gaming Desktop Bundle PC<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Generation-Processor-Bluetooth-TG02-0032\/dp\/B0B6Z7PHRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Generation-Processor-Bluetooth-TG02-0032\/dp\/B0B6Z7PHRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21KFH6BvouL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Generation-Processor-Bluetooth-TG02-0032\/dp\/B0B6Z7PHRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stretch that dollar<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">It isn't cheap, but this gaming PC offers excellent bang for your buck and has plenty of room for upgrades.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Value<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HP-Generation-Processor-Bluetooth-TG02-0032\/dp\/B0B6Z7PHRZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This gaming desktop has everything you need to boot up your favorite games, but it&#8217;s also a great choice for adding upgrades down the line. The first area worth upgrading is the RAM since it&#8217;s cheap and easy to pop in another 8GB. The Intel i3 processor is also adequate for competitive gaming and high-quality graphics. But with an upgrade to something more powerful, you can boost this computer&#8217;s power to the extreme. In other words, this is a great value and a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent performance right out of the box<\/li>\n<li>Can run many major titles on ultra settings<\/li>\n<li>Compact and quiet build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The SSD hard drive is only 256GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Should I buy a prebuilt or build my own PC?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It&#8217;s not always less expensive to build your own PC, though it can be. That being said, prebuilt computers have become more affordable in recent years. It&#8217;s worth comparing the prices, but you should also consider the amount of time and research you&#8217;ll have to do to piece together a computer. After all, time is money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much RAM do I need to play video games?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The minimum amount of RAM is 8GB, though we recommend 16GB. Installing another stick of 8GB of RAM is easy, and if there aren&#8217;t any free slots, you can simply swap out the original RAM stick with a 16GB stick. For more information, do a quick web search.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For We like to game with the best, so we compared the options with five key questions to guide us: Does it have high processing power? What is the graphics card? Can you upgrade the components? Is the price fair for the build quality? What types of games can it run? 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